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A routine police check escalated into a deadly clash on the Kotugoda-Seduwa main road.
A police officer’s duty firearm discharged during an altercation with someone in a vehicle, killing a civilian.
The incident took place near the makeshift police checkpoint at the Kotugoda Masked junction when police were checking vehicles.
The situation quickly deteriorated when they approached a car travelling from Seeduwa to Kotugoda and the occupants reportedly tried to grab the policeman’s gun, which then went off.
According to a report from News First, a passenger in the car sustained serious injuries from the gunshot and was rushed to Negombo Hospital where he later died.
The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Shanita Deshan, a resident of Pugoda.
After the tragedy, the remaining three passengers fled the scene.
The authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to arrest those involved in the case.
In addition, a policeman was injured in the altercation and is currently receiving treatment at Negombo Hospital.
(newsfirst.lk)
(This article was originally published by newsfirst.lk and has not been edited by SLM staff)
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